Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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